The Ba***ds of Bollywood: From Kal Ho Naa Ho to Karan Johar-Kartik Aaryan fallout, Hindi film instances you can expect to watch in the series

The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which marks Aryan Khan's directorial debut, is a spoof on what the Hindi film industry has been perceived as over the years

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

The Ba***ds of Bollywood, featuring Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal, Bobby Deol and others, is one of the most-awaited web series for various reasons. Apart from the ensemble cast, the movie brings Bollywood Khan trio - Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan - together for the first time. It also marks Aryan Khan's directorial debut. The series resembles a lot of incidents from on and off-screen, all related to Bollywood. Here are some instances you can expect in the series...

Hindi movie instances that seem to inspire The Ba***ds of Bollywood

The Ba***ds of Bollywood starcast has admitted that the series is a satire on what Bollywood has been perceived as over the years, and the various promos released by Aryan Khan leave hints of the same. Here are some of the most memorable revisits you can find through the content currently out from the show:

Lakshya taking on too many heroes at once while flexing muscles - Salman Khan movies (Bonus: going to prison)

While action in Bollywood has mostly been about taking on too many heroes at once, Lakshya's character seems particularly inspired by Salman Khan, who has often been considered as the fit actor, known for his action scenes. Ironically, just like Lakshya's character Aasman, Salman has also served prison time briefly.

Raghav Juyal-Lakshya-Mona Singh scene = SRK-Saif-Kanta Ben in Kal Ho Naa Ho

The Kal Ho Naa Ho scene needs no introduction. Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan had Kanta Ben traumatized, and something similar happens with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, except this time it is Aasman (Lakshya)'s mom, played by Mona Singh.

Bobby Deol as SRK in Pathaan look + launching his daughter (Suhana Khan was launched in the industry as an actress)

Bobby Deol's entry shares a huge resemblance with Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan look, while also giving out the aura of a superstar arriving at the Red Carpet (SRK iconically made his Met Gala debut as well this year). The Ba***ds of Bollywood is also about the launch of the superstar's daughter - and Suhana Khan made her acting debut with The Archies.

Anya Singh in Alia Bhatt's look (inspired from Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil cameo) talking about her 'love'

Much before Brahmastra happened, Alia Bhatt had worked with Ranbir Kapoor in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The film starred Ranbir as the male lead and Anushka Sharma as the female lead. Ironically, in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Anya introduces the movie's director Karan Johar to 'her love' in the direction where Ranbir was dancing in the original film.

Raghav Juyal having Ranveer Singh's bindaas attitude

Ranveer Singh is the only Bollywood actor known for being comfortable in his own skin, something which Raghav Juyal's character seems to flaunt with The Ba***ds of Bollywood scenes.

Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif bikini scandal in Ibiza

While Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif denied rumours of their relationship, a fan had captured them in a bikini in Ibiza. The photos went viral on the internet and even made newspaper headlines for weeks.

Some more memorable scenes in The Ba***ds of Bollywood include:

Karan Johar-Kartik Aaryan fallout

After the public fallout of Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, the two also patched up and are working on various projects together.

Raees look replicated

Do we even need to explain how iconic this really is? Shah Rukh Khan's Raees was not a movie, but an emotion.

Rajat Bedi as SRK in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

And of course, the story would be incomplete without the mention of Rahul, Anjali and Tina (SRK, Kajol and Rani Mukerji)'s 'Pyaar Dosti Hai' moment in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

When and where to stream The Ba***ds of Bollywood

The Ba***ds of Bollywood, starring various Bollywood celebrities, including the biggest superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, will be out on Netflix on September 18, 2025. The series marks SRK’s son Aryan Khan’s directorial debut and the genre of the series is still under wraps, for it is expected to be a spoof on what Bollywood is perceived to be like.

FAQs:

Q: What is Aryan Khan’s Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood about?

A: The series follows an ambitious outsider and his friends as they navigate the larger-than-life yet unpredictable world of Bollywood, blending humour with high-stakes drama.

Q: When will the first look of The Ba**ds of Bollywood be released?

A: The first look of The Ba***ds of Bollywood was released on August 17 at 11 am.

Q: Is The Ba**ds of Bollywood Aryan Khan’s directorial debut?

A: Yes, the Netflix series marks Aryan Khan’s debut as a director.

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